On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at approximately 3:12 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the parking lot of the Manchester Shoprite on Route 70 for the report of a multi-vehicle accident involving several parked vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned that a gray, 2015, Toyota Venza driven by 78 year old, Manuel [...]
On December 29, 2015, at approximately 4:35 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to a residence on Mayfair Road in the Leisure Village West section of Manchester Township for the report of a vehicle which crashed into a residence. Upon arrival, officers learned that the homeowner, Loretta Najmowski, age 94, was returning [...]
On Thursday, December 24, 2015, at approximately 11:05 p.m., officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Routes 70 and 571 for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers learned that a blue 2004 Nissan Sentra was traveling westbound on Route 70 through the intersection [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for the establishment of a list of candidates for the position of Patrolman and/or Class II Special Officer. The Department will begin accepting registration packets for the Physical Agility Entrance Test on December 21, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Applicants must register in person at Manchester Police Headquarters, [...]
The Manchester Township Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Officer Steve Wendruff and his canine partner, Lynk from the Ewing Township Police Department’s (Mercer County) K-9 Patrol Class No. 3 on December 11, 2015. The free, 16 week K-9 Patrol Class was conducted by Lead K-9 Trainer Matthew Nemes of the Ewing [...]
Congratulations to Patrolman Christopher Cerullo on being named the Renaissance Shields Officer of the Year! The organization, whose members include retired law enforcement and emergency response personnel in the Renaissance community, honored Patrolman Cerullo during their annual dinner this past Sunday. As School Resource Officer, Patrolman Cerullo takes a proactive approach to his work, whether [...]
The heroic and selfless acts of several Manchester Township Police officers were recognized on Wednesday, December 9, during the Annual Departmental Awards Ceremony held in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. “There were many commendable and courageous acts that occurred during 2015, but only the awards presented today fit the criteria for the high standards set by [...]
The Manchester Township Police would like to thank the numerous social media tipsters who helped to identify a Whiting woman suspected of credit card fraud. Video surveillance photos of the suspect, who allegedly fraudulently used a debit card to purchase goods at various businesses located in the Whiting section of Manchester Township, were distributed on [...]
A surveillance operation conducted by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team resulted in the seizure of over 200 doses of heroin and over 60 doses of Ecstasy as well as a quantity of crack-cocaine, Xanax, Percocet and marijuana. The operation also resulted in the seizure of $1,385.00 in suspected drug proceeds. The [...]
Daisy Troop 28, which consists of first grade students from Whiting Elementary School, recently stopped by Manchester Township Police headquarters for a tour and lesson on respecting authority led by Detective Richard Jupinka. In addition, Detective Jupinka explained how the fingerprinting process works, showed them a police vehicle and its features, demonstrated how the interview [...]
On November 10, 2015, at approximately 7 p.m., members of the Ocean County Regional S.W.A.T. Team and the Ocean County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit assisted the Manchester Township Police Investigations Unit with the execution of a court authorized search warrant at a Nathan Avenue home in the Summit Park section of the Township. The search [...]
A productive interfaith information session, hosted by the Manchester Township Police Department Tuesday morning, encouraged an open dialog among local faith-based partners and Manchester Township officials. The meeting, which was attended by Mayor Kenneth Palmer, Chief Lisa Parker, Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Arthur Abline, Police Chaplain James Davis, and numerous local religious leaders of [...]
An ongoing increased focus on law enforcement efforts in Manchester Township’s Summit Park section yielded four warrant arrests on November 9, 2015. Acting on information out of Seaside Park, Manchester Township Police Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Qualeik Williams, 21, of Nathan Ave. Williams was arrested on a $2,500 warrant for taking property, a [...]
Two individuals are facing heroin charges after officers from the Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team witnessed the pair exhibiting suspicious behavior in the parking lot of a Route 571 business on November 4, 2015, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Narcotics officers conducted surveillance on the pair, who were operating a 2004 Chevrolet Impala, and [...]
On the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, 2015, members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of State Highway 37 and Colonial Drive for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and an ambulance. Upon arrival, officers located a grey Chevrolet Silverado in the eastbound lanes of Route 37 [...]
Earlier today, Cpl. Scott R. Thompson was honored at the Archbishop's Blue Mass for Law Enforcement at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. Among those present were Cpl. Thompson's wife Tracy and daughter Sydney, his fellow Manchester officers and Honor Guard, and Chief Lisa Parker. We're proud to have taken part in such [...]
Members of the Manchester Township Police and residents of the township’s Summit Park community met at the Municipal Complex Civic Center on Wednesday, Oct. 5, to discuss ways they can work together to fight and prevent crime. The meeting focused on the many options residents have to easily supply information to police, and ways they [...]
Manchester Township Police Patrolman Michael Terranova recently gave a self-defense presentation to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Women’s Group (Whiting), teaching them how they can protect themselves in dangerous situations. The presentation came about after Linda Quinn, the Parish Business Manager and leader of the monthly women’s group, reached out to Chief Lisa Parker, [...]
Continuing a successful program that began last year at Manchester Township Elementary School, students at Whiting Elementary recently were taught the ins and outs of law enforcement and given important safety lessons from Manchester Township Police officers. The four interactive stations at the Oct. 21 event allowed students to take a hands-on look at the [...]
An ongoing investigation into the Oct. 15 shooting incident in Manchester Township’s Summit Park section has yielded an arrest. Todd D. Greene, 44, of Lindenwold, NJ, faces several weapons-related charges after officers discovered two firearms in the trunk of his vehicle, which was at the scene of the shooting in the area of Nathan Avenue [...]
On Saturday, October 17, 2015, at approximately 9:45 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the area of Ridgeway Road near the entrance to Quick Chek for the report of a single vehicle crash in which a pedestrian was struck. Upon arrival, officers learned that 54 year old, Christine Culp of Manchester was [...]
Ptl. Marc Micciulla and K-9 Storm The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce that K-9 Storm’s body armor has arrived. On October 7, K-9 Storm received a bullet and stab protective vest courtesy of a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. It is embroidered with the sentiment, “In [...]
On Thursday, October 8, 2015, at approximately 4:52 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to the intersection of Route 571 and Commonwealth Boulevard for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 1998 Ford Ranger Pickup, which was travelling north on Route 571, attempted to turn [...]
A duplex home on Liverpool Circle in the Leisure Village West section of Manchester Township was destroyed after a fire ripped through the residence on October 2, 2015. The incident was reported around 4:45 p.m. and upon arrival of police and fire units, the home was found to be fully engulfed in flames. Manchester Police Sgt. Robert [...]
Two Township men are facing drug charges after police found them each to be in possession of heroin. Christopher Grande, 30, of Broadway Boulevard in Manchester and Matthew White, 28 of Holly Hill Road in Manchester were arrested September 29, 2015, afternoon by members of the Manchester Township Police Narcotics Enforcement Team. The arrests occurred when [...]
On September 26, 2015, at approximately 6:38 a.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the report of a structure fire on Cambridge Circle in the Leisure Village West section of the Township. Upon arrival, officers observed black smoke coming from the eves of the residence. The initial responding officers made entry into the [...]
A crowd of more than 100 community members gathered at the Whiting Assembly of God this past weekend to learn about the heroin epidemic as it specifically relates to Manchester Township and what is being done by Manchester Police to combat the problem. Sponsored by the Whiting Assembly of God and organized by Pastor David [...]
On Friday, September 25, 2015, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police responded to Route 70 in the area of mile marker 39 for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 2005, Nissan Sentra, being operated by 70 year old, Lorraine Theodore of [...]
A Seaside Heights man and a Toms River man are facing drug charges after police found them each to be in possession of cocaine. Alexandro Contreras, 34, of Franklin Avenue in Seaside Heights, and Jonathan Ganlser, 33, of Foster Avenue in Toms River were arrested Sept. 24, 2015, by members of the Manchester Township Police [...]
The Manchester Township Police and Mayor Kenneth Palmer were honored to accept an American Flag presented by United States Army Spc. Robert Korzon, a Toms River resident proudly serving his country. The flag was flown over Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, where Spc. Korzon serves with the Military Police in support of Operation Enduring [...]